ZIP Code 48188
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Canton · Wayne County · Michigan
- Population
- 41,025
- Median income
- $122,781
- Median home value
- $384,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.7%
- Land area
- 46.7 sq mi
878/sq mi
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Detroit
ZIP code 48188 in Canton, Michigan has a population of 41,025. The median household income is $122,781, which is 61% above the national average. Median home value is $384,700, 38% above the US average. 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48188 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.7 square miles in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan. The area is home to 41,025 residents, producing a population density of 878 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48188 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48188 sits at $122,781 (67% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $54,250. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $384,700 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,560 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48188 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 48188 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48188
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48188.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48188, Canton, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,025
Population
46.7
Area (sq mi)
878
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48188?
41.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
24.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$122,781
Median Household Income
+67% vs state
$54,250
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
17,094
Total Housing Units
16,528
Occupied Units
566
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$384,700
Median Home Value
+75% vs state
$1,560
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48188 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 122 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 135 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 153 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 165 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 174 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 627 business establishments in ZIP 48188, employing approximately 9,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,356,000.
627
Businesses
9,425
Employees
$517.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 104 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Information | 11 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48188 vs 48187 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48187 | Canton, MI | 49,148 | 3.0 mi |
| 48184 | Wayne, MI | 17,643 | 4.8 mi |
| 48111 | Belleville, MI | 42,313 | 7.4 mi |
| 48198 | Ypsilanti, MI | 38,186 | 5.3 mi |
| 48186 | Westland, MI | 36,506 | 5.7 mi |
| 48170 | Plymouth, MI | 39,963 | 6.1 mi |
| 48185 | Westland, MI | 47,618 | 6.2 mi |
| 48168 | Northville, MI | 21,781 | 8.8 mi |
| 48135 | Garden City, MI | 27,665 | 7.9 mi |
| 48167 | Northville, MI | 21,534 | 10.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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